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Method and machine for constructing a collapsible bulk bin

a bin and machine technology, applied in the field of packaging, can solve the problems of waste of time, unsatisfactory user experience, and difficulty in individual bin setup, and achieve the effect of saving time, and avoiding waste of tim

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-03
WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES LLC
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The patent describes a machine and method for making a reinforced, collapsible bulk bin assembly. The machine includes a body blank and a bottom blank, and the assembly can be erected to a deployed articulated configuration. The machine also includes a body blank feeding device, an erecting device, and a bottom insertion device. The method involves providing a body blank, partially erecting it, and inserting a partially folded bottom blank into it. The major flaps are attached to the bottom blank, and each minor flap is attached to a major flap after the body blank has been collapsed. The strapping device applies a plurality of straps to the exterior surface of the body blank. The technical effects of this patent include a more efficient and streamlined process for making a reinforced, collapsible bulk bin assembly.

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Shipping and storing bulk bins in a knocked-down flat state saves money and space, however, the size and configuration of bulk bins can make the setup of the bin difficult for an individual to complete and often requires more than one person for assembly.
A bulk bin that requires more than one person to complete assembly can cause unwanted expenses and wasted time for a user of the bulk bin.

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[0018]A collapsible bulk bin and methods of constructing a collapsible bulk bin are described herein. More specifically, a collapsible bulk bin, including reinforcing straps and a self-erecting solid bottom wall, and methods of constructing the same are described herein. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided that the invention is likewise applicable to any storage container including, without limitation, a carton, a tray, a box, or a bin.

[0019]In one embodiment, the container is fabricated from a paperboard material. The container, however, may be fabricated using any suitable material, and therefore is not limited to a specific type of material. In alternative embodiments, the container is fabricated using cardboard, corrugated board, plastic and / or any suitable material known to those skilled in the art and guided by the teachings herein provided. The container may have any suitable size, shape, and / or configuration (i...

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Abstract

A machine for making a reinforced, collapsible bulk bin assembly is provided. The machine includes a body blank feeding device for providing a body blank from a stack of body blanks, an erecting device for partially erecting the body blank, and a bottom insertion device for inserting a partially folded bottom blank into the partially erected body blank. The machine also includes first fingers for attaching major flaps of the body blank to the bottom blank, second fingers for attaching minor flaps of the body blank to major flaps of the body blank after the body blank has been collapsed, and a strapping device for simultaneously applying a plurality of straps to an exterior surface of the body blank.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to packaging and, more particularly, to methods and a machine for constructing a collapsible bulk bin that includes a self-erecting bottom wall.[0002]Containers are frequently utilized to store and aid in transporting products. These containers can be square, hexagonal, or octagonal. At least some known bulk containers used to transport products are designed to fit a standard sized pallet. The shape of the container can provide additional strength to the container. For example, a hexagonal-shaped bulk container provides greater resistance to bulge over conventional rectangular or square containers. An empty bulk bin can be shipped in a knocked-down flat state and opened to form an assembled bulk bin that is ready for use. Shipping and storing bulk bins in a knocked-down flat state saves money and space, however, the size and configuration of bulk bins can make the setup of the bin difficult for an individual to comple...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B31B17/26B31B50/48
CPCB31B1/90B31B17/00B65D5/12B65D5/36B31B2201/9004B31B2217/0007B31B2217/082B31B50/811B31B2105/00B31B2105/0022B31B2120/30
Inventor GRAHAM, THOMAS D.AGANOVIC, AMERYODER, IV, JOHN THOMASMENGISTU, TESFAHUN Y.
Owner WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES LLC
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